D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Clarence Ruth Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 501 North W St., Lompoc, CA 93436
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in California
Growth
C
Students gain 0.67 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 23rd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
457
Students
enrolled
22.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%7/1003.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%23/100Students gain 0.67 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.16 in 2009–19; 6th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 66% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−13 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency21% (−16 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic32%17%reading -7 pts, math -11 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income32%17%reading -6 pts, math -11 pts20th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 501 North W St.
City Lompoc
ZIP Code 93436
District 0622410
NCES School ID 062241002689
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 93436

Understanding the community around Clarence Ruth Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,922
Per Capita Income $31,496
Poverty Rate 10.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%
High School or Higher 77.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $438,200
Median Rent $1,458
Owner-Occupied 55.9%
Renter-Occupied 44.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Clarence Ruth Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 85.1%
White 6.8%
Two or More Races 4.6%
Black 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 457
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Clarence Ruth Elementary?
Clarence Ruth Elementary has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Clarence Ruth Elementary?
Clarence Ruth Elementary has 457 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.9:1.
What grades does Clarence Ruth Elementary serve?
Clarence Ruth Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Clarence Ruth Elementary receive per student?
Clarence Ruth Elementary receives $16,378 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Clarence Ruth Elementary in 93436 ▼
Avg Home Value
$597,251
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,240
1-Year Change
+4.8%
% Renters
44.1%

Other Schools in 93436

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026